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Posted: Friday, October 30, 2009

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'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'

10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Seney-Stovall Chapel

Rose of Athens Theatre presents C.S. Lewis' story of four children who stumble on the magical world of Narnia. $15 for adults, $10 for students under age 25 and seniors. (706) 340-9181 or roseofathens.org.

Coyote Bones release party

8:30 p.m., Flicker

Atlanta resident and Jet By Day member David Matysiak returns to Athens with a new lineup for his psychedelic band, Coyote Bones. The band's second LP, "Niobrara," officially hits stores Nov. 10 and features members of Cinemechanica and Iron Hero. Also appearing is Floating Action.

Dark Meat release show

9:30 p.m., 40 Watt Club

Here's betting things get a little zany at this pre-Halloween show that celebrates the multimember psychedelic jazz-punk band's latest release. Also appearing will be An Albatross. $6 for ages 21 and up, $8 for under 18-20. (706) 549-7871 or www.40watt.com.

Reign Lee

10:30 p.m., Go Bar

The Hong Kong-based singer-songwriter's sound has been compared to the Smashing Pumpkins and the Foo Fighters. Also appearing are Athens' Chris Moore, described as "original Southern Soul"; Bros. Marler, who play poppy roots rock that sounds like Elvis Costello with a harmonica; and John Penland, acoustic rock out of Toccoa.

Release Party for Justin Evans and Granfalloons

9 p.m., Farm 255

Athens' singer/songwriter Justin Evans will celebrate the release of his first record "The Owls & The Hounds." The Granfalloons plays a blend of Americana, alternative country and indie rock and will be performing in honor of the band's first full-length "Penny Farthing." Free.

Zac Brown Band

7:30 p.m., The Fox Theatre, Atlanta

The Zac Brown Band takes a break from touring amphitheatres to raise money for a hometown cause: rebuilding the Georgia Theatre, a venue the band played before becoming one of the most popular country bands around. Also appearing are Little Big Town, Shawn Mullins and Oliver Wood of Medeski, Martin and Wood. $100. www.foxtheatre.org.

Dark Meat 'Truce Opium' Release Show

9:30 p.m., 40 Watt Club

Here's betting things get a little zany at this pre-Halloween show that celebrates the multi-member, psychedelic jazz-punk band's latest release. Also appearing will be An Albatross, a psychedelic, noise rock band whose live show is more like a circus than a concert. $6 for ages 21 and up, $8 for under 18-20. (706) 549-7871. www.40watt.com.